Activities for children

Shows that donated blood is usually separated into different parts for transfusion and helps people understand what blood is made of.

Explains the ideas of universal donors and recipients, focusing on blood groups, with rhesus status introduced separately.

Introduces a younger audience to what blood is made of and how laboratories use centrifuges to test blood samples.

Demonstrates how DNA is unique to each of us and that nobody has the same DNA.

Introduces a younger audience to DNA and explains that it is found in every cell and carries the information that makes each living thing unique.

Introduces the function of iron in the body and why it is important in our diet.

Introduces small children to the idea that soap gets rid of germs and viruses and that it is important to wash your hands.

Gives the audience the opportunity to carry out a simple dipstick test that demonstrates the effectiveness of point of care testing (POCT).

Demonstrates the importance of good handwashing techniques, and gives scope to discuss infection prevention and control